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What's in a name? Your age, for one thing. Names, like clothing and music, go in and out of fashion, and each generation chooses different ones than the last, until, like a giant Jeopardy Wheel of Fortune wheel, the same ones come around again. Note that as the years progress the list becomes more multi-cultural; many names from the mid-20th century were of English origin or Biblical. Popular entertainers and cultural figures (such as Prince William) also impact the list.

Take a look at the top 10 names for women and men for the last seven decades (from Social Security lists) and compare them to your peers' names. I bet you'll find a lot of matches.